ETL (extract, transform, and load) jobs involve managing data pipelines, building data warehouses, and ensuring data quality.
ETL developer responsibilities
Process management
Define the ETL process, including data processing boundaries and system architecture
Data warehouse
Define the architecture and tools for loading data into the warehouse
Data modeling
Read, analyze, and transform data to determine how to represent it in the warehouse
Data quality
Validate and clean data to meet quality standards before loading it into the target system
Data pipeline creation
Develop tools that organize and filter data so that end-users can find and use it
Data storage
Determine the storage needs of the business and analyze options to find the best fit
ETL tester responsibilities
Data verification: Verify data, spot anomalies, and ensure data meets business requirements
Testing: Perform manual and automation testing of data sources, extraction, transformation, and loading
ETL skills
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python scripting
Career Level - IC3